Sign In Register

Magnolia, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Harrison County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
148 Population 243/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $40,047 per capita
$110,000 Home Value $246,850 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
411 Violent Crime/100K 1,984 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
411 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Magnolia, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,500
4% below
$40,047 per capita
Home Value
$110,000
61% below
Zillow: $246,850
Violent Crime
411/100K
8% above
1,984/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Magnolia Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Magnolia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Home Value
39%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Magnolia a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Magnolia residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,047. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Magnolia is $110,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,850. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.

Safety & Crime

Magnolia reports 411 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,984/100K.

Education

11.8% of adults in Magnolia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Magnolia has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population148
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density243/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$40,047
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$675M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$246,850
Housing Units64
Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

F
Violent411/100K
Property1,984/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,755/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,277 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Magnolia was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.